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Megalopolis: The Giant City in History
. Ed(S): Barker, Theo; Sutcliffe, Anthony
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Description for Megalopolis: The Giant City in History
Paperback. Editor(s): Barker, Theo; Sutcliffe, Anthony. Num Pages: 213 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBG; HBLA; JFC; JHB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 296.
This book follows the evolution of the very large city across the world from its origins in Ancient times to its current dominant position in both the industrialised world and the Third World. In-depth studies are devoted to the key giant cities of human history at decisive points in their growth. The case-studies include Rome, London, Saint-Petersburg, Moscow, Bangkok and Berlin. Additional studies deal with the general characteristics of the megalopolis, stressing its implications for cultural life.
This book follows the evolution of the very large city across the world from its origins in Ancient times to its current dominant position in both the industrialised world and the Third World. In-depth studies are devoted to the key giant cities of human history at decisive points in their growth. The case-studies include Rome, London, Saint-Petersburg, Moscow, Bangkok and Berlin. Additional studies deal with the general characteristics of the megalopolis, stressing its implications for cultural life.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
213
Condition
New
Number of Pages
213
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349230532
SKU
V9781349230532
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